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MOT centres in Shirwell Cross

The 26 test centres nearest to Shirwell Cross, 11 of them within 3 miles. All approved by DVSA. Call them direct, no booking fees.

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What fails most near Shirwell Cross

34.3% of cars in EX postcodes failed their MOT in 2025, higher than the 27.3% across Great Britain. The usual reasons:

  1. 1
    Headlight aim
  2. 2
    Damaged tyres
  3. 3
    Sidelight bulbs
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MOT centres near Shirwell Cross

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Questions people ask

Where is the nearest MOT centre to Shirwell Cross?

Fred Sanders Ltd in Barnstaple (EX31 4ES) is about 1.9 miles from the middle of Shirwell Cross in a straight line. There are 11 centres within 3 miles.

How much is an MOT in Shirwell Cross?

The most a test centre can charge for a car MOT is £54.85, wherever you are. Many charge less, so ring two or three and ask if the retest is free.

Can I get a van MOT near Shirwell Cross?

Every centre here tests vans up to 3,000 kg, the same test as a car. For a bigger van (3,000 to 3,500 kg, class 7), 4 centres within 3 miles can test it. Use the Test vans filter above.

Which is the best MOT centre in Shirwell Cross?

We don't rank centres. Every one here is approved by DVSA. Use the filters to find main dealers, which know your make, or chains, which often have online deals.

MOT centres: DVSA list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026. Distances are straight lines from the middle of Shirwell Cross as placed by OS Open Names. Fail rates: DVSA anonymised MOT results 2025, cars, normal tests. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0, and OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Kick the Tyres is not linked to DVSA or any centre listed.

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